Chomolhari Trek - Trekking in Bhutan
Trip Code: CT (13 days in Bhutan & 6 days in Nepal)
Chomolhari Trek gifts you with a great variety of landscapes in Bhutan and
is without doubt one of the most beautiful and unspoiled trekking areas
in the entire Himalayas. The Chomolhari trek begins at Drugyal Dzong
passing through beautiful villages, scattered hamlets and farmland.
Different vegetation from richly forested valley to high alpine pastureland
where Yak herders graze their animals. Trout fishing in the sky blue
lake with magnificent view of three majestic peaks is some activities
which can be done on a rest day. You will encounter rare species like
the blue sheep and if lucky, the snow leopard.
GRADE C (Moderate
to Strenuous):
Chomolhari Trek - Trekking in Bhutan is a 8 days moderate to strenuous trekking with
a maximum elevation of 4,950 m. 11 nights hotel accommodations and 7 nights camping. This trek is for the more serious adventurer.
It involves walking at medium to high elevation so a higher level of physical fitness and stamina is required.
| DAY 1 |
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Arrive Kathmandu |
| DAY 2 - 3 |
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Tour Kathmandu (Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Kathmandu Durbar
Square, Swayambhunath & Patan) |
| DAY 4 |
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Fly to Paro, Bhutan |
| DAY 5 |
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Day
hike to Taktsang monastery |
| DAY 6 |
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Drive
to Drugyel Dzong and trek to Shana |
| DAY 7 - 9 |
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Trek to Soi Thangthangkha following the Paro Chu river and
to Jangothang with a layover day to explore |
| DAY 10 - 11 |
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Trek to Lingshi crossing the Nyele La pass (4, 890m) then to
Shodu crossing Yale La pass (4, 820m) |
| DAY 12 |
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Trek to Barshong following the Thimpu Chu river |
| DAY 13 |
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Hike to Dodina and drive to Thimphu |
| DAY 14 |
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Morning tour Thimpu (Memorial chorten, Changangkha monastery,
Motithang mini zoo and Drupthob nunnery) Afternoon drive to Wangdi
Phodrang crossing the Dochhu La pass (3,116m). |
| DAY 15 |
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Day excursion to the Gangtey Gompa valley |
| DAY 16 |
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Morning drive to Punakha and visit the Punakha Dzong. Drive
to Thimphu for lunch then to Paro via the Simtokha Dzong. |
| DAY 17 |
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Fly to Kathmandu |
| DAY 18 |
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Free day in Kathmandu (optional Everest
Flight
- extra) |
| DAY 19 |
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Depart Kathmandu |
Chomolhari Trek, Trekking in Bhutan - Trip Cost & Details
| Land & Internal
Cost (twin sharing basis) |
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$2470 (10 to 16 members) per person |
| $3695
(6 to 9 members) per person |
| $4320
(3 to 5 people) per person |
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| Airfare
- $450 extra per person |
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Kathmandu - Paro - Kathmandu |
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| Single
Supplement: |
| $645 |
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Recommended Travel Season: Febuary - April, October - December |
COST INCLUDES
- Expert Leader
- All airport transfers in Kathmandu and Paro,
Bhutan
- All hotel accommodations on bed and breakfast basis:
5 nights at Hotel Yak & Yeti in Kathmandu, Nepal
- Sight-seeing tour of Kathmandu as per itinerary with city guide, transfer and entrance fees
- Bhutan visa fee
- 6 nights hotel accommodations on full board basis in Bhutan
- 8 days trekking with all meals, camping equipment, sherpa/cook staff and porters/pack animals
- All transfers and sight seeing tour of Bhutan
as per itinerary with an English speaking guide, entrance fees and tourism
development tax
COST
DOES NOT INCLUDE
- Nepal visa fee
- Medical immunization
- International airfares (hotel accommodation en route if any)
- International airport tax (Rupees 1695 - about $ 25 to leave Nepal)
- Excess baggage charges, if any
- Lunch and dinners in Kathmandu & Pokhara
(4 lunch & 5 dinners)
- Insurance of any kind
- Emergency evacuation by helicopter or other
means in case of illness, which Client's insurance should cover
- Personal expenses such as sodas/soft drinks,
alcoholic beverages, laundry etc.
- Tips to Leader and all Support staff
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